Yankees news: Latest spring training roster have Opening Day roster nearly finalized
Randal Grichuk makes the Yankees; bench is all set; Yovanny Cruz reassigned; Jasson Domínguez improves against lefties
TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 15, 2026: Randal Grichuk #34 of the New York Yankees bats during the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 15, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. The Tigers beat the Yankees, 12-1.
(Photo by Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images Associated Press: The Yankees took a giant step into finalizing their roster on Saturday, letting outfielder Randal Grichuk know that he made the team despite a . 308 spring OPS (no, not OBP) in limited action. His ability to mash lefties (career 118 wRC+ vs.
LHP) ended up earning him a place. It was a busy day of roster moves for New York, as they reassigned big-league veterans infielder Paul DeJong and utilityman Seth Brown to minor league camp and optioned utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera and infielder Max Schuemann to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Bryan Hoch | MLB.
com: The aforementioned moves helped clear the Yankees’ bench picture, as we now have more clarity about personnel and roles. Barring a huge surprise, New York will go with J. C.